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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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